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Transportation
George Williams was transported on the Lloyds, departing 25th Mar 1837 and arriving 17th Jul 1837 with 200 passengers.
Built 1830 at London. Wood barque of 403 Tons.
Lloyds (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 25 (14) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Ticket of Leave issued 9 Sep 1841, Yass Bench approved George staying in the Yass Disrtict when they met May 1841. TOL no 41/1895, 9 Sep 1841, prisoner number 37/1547, ship Lloyds.
Old Bailey Proceedings. 1398. WILLIAM MILES and GEORGE WILLIAMS were indicted for stealing, on the 9th of June, 1 handkerchief, value 4s., the goods of William Turner, from his person. WILLIAM TURNER . I live with Sandford Booth, of Bishopsgate-street, without. On the 9th of June I was near St. Brides, in Fleet-street—I had a pocket-handkerchief—this is it to the best of my knowledge—it was produced to me in five minutes after I missed it. Miles. Q. Did you see me do any thing at your pocket, or see me behind you? A. I did not. CHARLES THORP . I am patrol of St. Bride's. On the evening of the 9th of June, I saw the two prisoners, and two others in company with them—I had seen them at six o'clock, all together—I knew them well—I saw them all together again at half-past nine o'clock, following Mr. Turner—that occasioned me to watch them—I saw Miles attempt the pocket—one Willoughby came up and get before them—he took the handkerchief out, handed it to Miles, when he gave it to William, who put it in his hat—I went across the road, and took hold of Willoughby and Williams—Willoughby got from me and ran down Bride-lane—the prosecutor took Miles and I took Williams to the watchhouse—I took the handkerchief from him. Miles. This gentleman knows Mr. Gold, the optician—I was at work there till a quarter past eight o'clock, and then we went and had a pint of beer—I was coming down Fleet-street, and saw this young man, and asked him if he had seen my sister—we were going to leave our lodgings—I had got 5s. to give them, and not a minute after I left him I was taken by the prosecutor, and not five minutes after I had left Mr. Gold. MILES— GUILTY . Aged 16. WILLIAMS— GUILTY . Aged 21. Transported for Seven Years.